Kellen Hernandez

Bio

Kellen M. Hernandez (Luiseño, San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians) received his M.B.A. with an emphasis in marketing from the Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University (SDSU) and graduated cum laude with his B.A. in American Indian Studies from SDSU as well. His academic research focuses on economic development, tribal gaming, federal Indian law, and the federal acknowledgement process.  

Hernandez built a career with the State of California’s Employment Training Panel. As a staff services manager, he manages the staff and proposals developed in the San Diego office. His career also included consulting for the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians Economic Development Corporation where he developed marketing strategies for tribally owned businesses.